THE DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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CONTENTS
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| Legal and Administration Information | 3 |
| Council of Trustees Report | 4 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the accounts | 9 |
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THE DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
____________ Council of Trustees Reverend Sister Margaret Duru Reverend Sister Emilia Arum Reverend Sister Linda Uku Reverend Sister Chilota Elochukwu Reverend Sister Fidelma Chianumba Reverend Sister Henrietta Nneka Reverend Sister Jennifer Ekeigwe Reverend Sister Ann Ugoh Charity Number 1005536 Principal address 70 Kempshott Road London SW16 5LH Independent examiner Michael Danso MBA MSc FCCA FFA FIPA Anthony Michael & Associates Ltd Accountants & Management Consultants 147 Wells Way London SE5 7SZ Bankers Barclays Bank Plc Wood Green Group PO Box 6370 London N22 6QQ
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THE DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The council of trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s Trust Deed dated 16[th] March 1991, the Charities Act 1993 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities”, issued in March 2005.
Structure, governance and management
The congregation of The Daughters of Divine Love was established in England in 1991. The charity is governed by the trust deed dated 16 March 1991 and is registered with the charity commission under number 1005536.
The council of Trustees who served during the year were: Reverend Sister Margaret Duru Reverend Sister Emilia Arum Reverend Sister Linda Uku Reverend Sister Chilota Elochukwu Reverend Sister Fidelma Chianumba Reverend Sister Henrietta Nneka Reverend Sister Jennifer Ekeigwe Reverend Sister Ann Ugoh
The trustees are in the process of assessing major risks to the charity and are putting systems in place to mitigate those risks.
Objectives and activities
The objectives of the charity are to promote the charitable work for the time being carried on, promoted or supported by the voluntary associations of Roman Catholic women known as (the congregation) of the Daughters of Divine Love
Achievements and performance
During the year the sisters continued to pursue their objectives operating from houses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle and Inverness.
The congregation consisted of 50 sisters during the year with a large number of these continuing to work in posts as nurses and carers.
The leadership of the congregation was passed over in March 2005, bringing many changes and resulting in many more sisters contributing to the income and expenditure of the charity and enabling it to better fulfil its charitable objectives.
The School which was brought back to offer NVQs in the sisters’ area of specialism has separated from this charity and has formed a new charity with its own charity number.
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THE DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
During the year to 31 March 202, the charity generated income of (2023 £681,035) from its principal activities.
Plans for the future
The trustees have been given the opportunity to purchase one of the properties which they currently rent. This is currently under review.
On behalf of the board of Council of Trustees
………………………………………… Reverend Sister Margaret Duru
Trustee
Date…26/02/2026…………………………
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THE DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
TO THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OFTHE DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which is set out on pages 07 to 12
We have examined the Balance Sheet and the Income and Expenditure Account of The Daughters of Divine Love for the year to 31 March 2024. This account has been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities and under historical cost convention.
Respective Responsibility of the Trustees and Independent Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity ‘s Council of Trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility (i) to examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act; (ii) to follow procedures in the General Directions given the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7)(b) and (iii) to state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:
(1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements.
have not been met; or
(2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
_________ 26/02/2026
Michael Danso FCCA MBA MSc Anthony Michael & Associates Ltd Accountants & Management Consultants 147 Wells Way, London SE5 7SZ
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 31 MARCH 2025 NOTES Incoming Resources Donations and legacies 2 Activities for generating funds 0 Investment Income 3 Incoming resources from Charitable Activities 4 Refurbishment Loan 5 Total Incoming Resources Resources Expended 6 Charitable activities Direct charitable expenses Mortgage Interest payment Premises cost Building Refurbishment Total charitable expenditure Governance costs Total Resources expended Net income for the year Fund Balances as at 1 April 2024 Balance as at 31 March 2025 |
UNRESTRICTED DESIGNATED FUNDS 2025 0 0 0 0 0 0 957,706 0 44,300 0 1,002,006 0 670,250 0 9,797 0 60,490 0 75,277 0 815,814 0 1,500 0 817,314 0 184,692 0 1,418,996 85,000 1,603,688 85,000 |
TOTAL 2025 0 0 0 957,706 44,300 1,002,006 670,250 9,797 60,490 75,277 815,814 1,500 817,314 184,692 1,418,996 1,603,688 |
TOTAL 2024 1,307,096 71,702 1,378,798 675,145 45,800 64,600 99,423 884,968 1,500 886,468 492,330 1,418,996 1,911,326 |
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| BALANCE SHEET | |||
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| 31 MARCH | |||
| FOR THE YEAR ENDED | 2025 | 31 MARCH 2024 | |
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 2,285,067 | 2,416,192 |
| Investment | 9A | 830,066 | 830,066 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Cash in hand and Bank | 143,579 | 52,922 | |
| CREDITORS: Amount | |||
| falling due within one year | 10 | (54,300) | (45,800) |
| Net Current assets/Liabilities | 89,279 | 7,122 | |
| Total Assets less Current | |||
| Liabilities | 3,204,412 | 3,253,380 | |
| CREDITORS: Amount | |||
| falling due after one year | 11 | (1,600,724) | (1,580,0220) |
| Net Assets | 1,603,688 | 1,673,358 | |
| Income Funds | |||
| Unrestricted Funds: | 12 | 85,000 | 85,000 |
| Other charitable funds | 1,518,688 | 1,588,358 | |
| Total | 1,603,688 | 1,673,358 |
The board of Council of Trustees Approved
Rev Sister Margaret Duru (Trustee)
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Date: 31/01 2024
THE DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
1 Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of Preparation
The accounts are prepared under the historic cost convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards, the Statement of Recommended Practice, “Accounting and Reporting by Charities”, issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 1993.
1.2 Incoming Resources
Represents amounts received from salaried income by members during the year.
1.3 Resources Expended
Direct expenditure represents monies expended on communal living such as feeding and provision of basic needs for members.
Governance costs include general admin and management cost in compliance with relevant statutory and non-statutory requirements.
1.4 Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets other than freehold land are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life as follows:
Freehold land is not depreciated Fixtures, fittings & equipment 25% RB Motor vehicles 25% RB
2. Donation and legacies
2025 2024 £ £
Donations and gifts 0 0
3. Investment
2025
£
£
0 0
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. Incoming resource from charitable activities
| Sisters Income | 2025 £ 298,237 |
2024 £ 642,569 |
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4a. The drastic reduction of Sisters Income in the year was due to many Sisters being out of work in the hospitals during the pandemic. But most have returned to work and Sister’s Income will increase in future years .
5. Other incoming resource
| 2023 | 2022 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Other income | 0 | 0 |
6. Total resource expended
| 6. Total resource expended | |||
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| Other | Total | Total | |
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Direct charitable expenses | 670,250 | ||
| Mortgage Interest payment | 9,797 | ||
| Premises cost | 60,490 | ||
| Building Refurbishment | 75,277 | ||
| Total charitable expenditure | 815,814 | ||
| Governance costs | 1,500 | ||
| Total Resources expended | 817,314 |
Governance costs include payments of £1200 (2024 £1200) to the Independent Examiner.
7. Council of Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year.
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8. Employees
There were no employees during the year
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Land & Fixtures, fittings Buildings & Equipment £ £ 2,068,702 311,083 114702 53,295 2,183,404 364,769 364,769 127,276 0 237,493 0 31,819 0 269,312 2,183,404 95,457 2,068,702 73,590 |
Motor Total Vehicle £ £ 35,600 2,681,011 165,534 |
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| 35,600 2,846,545 |
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| 31,819 27327 264,820 2,068 33,887 |
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| 29,395 298,707 |
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| 6,205 2,285,066 |
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| 8,273 2,150,565 |
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| Creditors: amount falling due in one year Bank Loans Other Accruals Creditors: amount falling due in one year Long Term Liabilities Bank loans Refurbishment Loan Analysis of loans Not wholly repayable within five years Included in current liabilities Loan maturity analysis Debt due in one year or less In more than one year but less than two years In more than two years but less than five years In more than five years |
2025 £ 52,800 1,200 54,000 2025 £ 1,151,322 502,202 1,653,524 -52,800 1,600,724 52,800 104,600 262,000 1,181,324 1,600,724 |
2024 £ 42,800 0 1,200 44,000 2024 £ 1,171,322 576,202 1,747,524 -45,800 1,701,724 45,800 91,600 229,000 1,213,622 1,580,022 |
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